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“I believe that saying a thing is to keep its virtues and take away its terror.” quote by Fernando Pessoa
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“I believe that saying a thing is to keep its virtues and take away its terror.”

Fernando Pessoa

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Book of Disquiet”, 1913

Arguing that naming something preserves its virtue while removing its terror

In simple terms: Naming protects virtue and reduces fear

Key Takeaway

Use language to tame anxiety

Themes

literature psychology semantics

Mood

introspective calm

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • creative writing
  • self‑help

Key Concepts

Power of naming fear reduction conceptual framing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does naming affect perception?
  • When does naming become limiting?
A Different Perspective

Over‑naming can strip nuance

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